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Author Message   Rogue_biker Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 - 11:21 am:        Maintenance Question on the 1125R. The other day I removed the 1125R's front wheel to replace the brake rotor. It seemed simple enough until I tried putting the wheel back on with the brake caliper still attached to the fork. NOT! I found the quickest way to put the front wheel on is to remove the caliper off the fork, put it on the rotor, then slip the wheel/caliper on as a unit. Another thing I found tricky was lifting the front end of the bike. I tried using a rear stand to lift the rear, then a scissor jack under the muffler to lift the front up. It didn't work because the bike wanted to tip over once the front wheel is off the ground. Instead, I put the bike on its sidestand and used the scissor jack to lift the front so I had a 3-point support. This won't work though if I want to remove the rear wheel too! So what is the best way to lift BOTH the front and rear wheel of the 1125R off the ground for removal? I have the rear stand, and I also have the front stand (lifts from the steering stem). But the front stand doesn't allow turning the front wheel much to the left or right so it is very difficult to remove the front wheel. Any tips from experienced wheel removers?   1_mike Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 - 11:36 am:        There are a coupla different style "front"...lifts you can buy. One that lifts from the stem, one that lifts from the bottom of the forks. Mike   Pmjolly Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 - 11:47 am:        I use a Pitbull stand for the rear, and sling the front from the ceiling joists in the garage.   Buellmojo Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 - 12:09 pm:        I use a T-Rex front and rear, front lifts from the stem, there are notches that need lined up on the front wheel...Moving the wheel side to side is not necessary, nor is the removal of the caliper...Look at it again, and be more patient, once figured out it is very easy.   Duphuckincati Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 - 12:35 pm:        I used to flip my bicycle upside down...   Nillaice Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 - 12:56 pm:        stands might be faster but straps might be more secure. get creative   99buellx1 Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 - 01:34 pm:        I use Pit Bull's Current shot of the race bike:   Fast1075 Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 - 01:55 pm:        LOL....I use a couple of V-belts and.......a fork lift   Rogue_biker Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 - 02:44 pm:        I have the Pitbull front lift that lifts from the steering stem. Problem with that is the stand only allows the front forks to go left (or right) just a bit before the wheel hits the sides of the lift. I've found that it's not enough for the wheel to move back and clear the exhaust using the front lift.   Ratbuell Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 - 10:01 pm:        I've had the front wheel off my CR a couple times with the Pit Bull. Move the wheel back far enough to get the caliper out of the rotor. Hang the caliper out of the way on a bungee. Move the wheel FORWARD to get it out, turning the forks to one side so it clears the stand itself. At least...I think that's how I did it. Came out easy, regardless. Caliper off first is the key.   Rogue_biker Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2011 - 11:09 am:        Thanks. I will try that. The first time I took my front wheel off I did not remove the caliper and used the old method I had used on my XB. Putting the wheel back on with the caliper installed was almost impossible. I will try to remove the caliper off first next time.

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